On November 10, according to the Los Angeles Times, actress Sharon Stone revealed that she was once sexually harassed by a director at Sony Pictures during an audition. Specifically, this incident occurred in the 1980s. The star of Basic Instinct shared that when she moved to Los Angeles, she was invited to the office of this powerful figure to discuss work.
Sharon Stone at age 65
Initially, Sharon Stone was praised by the director for her beauty and impressive acting talent. However, things took a turn when she was asked to remove her clothes in front of him. The actress recounted how she had to put on her clothes again and leave the room after the incident. Following this, she received support from other industry professionals.
Sharon Stone did not disclose the name of the director involved, but she acknowledged that she has encountered many similar situations throughout her lengthy career in Hollywood. As of now, Sony Pictures has not responded to the allegations made by the actress.
The actress explained her reason for bringing up this event: “There is no way I could have told this story before now. Sony will not hire me again if I make this situation bigger.” In the release of her memoir The Beauty of Living Twice, Sharon Stone also mentioned the pressure she felt when being asked about her previous experiences with sexual harassment in Hollywood.
Sharon Stone’s beauty over the years in iconic films
Sharon Stone is one of the most successful actresses in Hollywood. She is often regarded as one of the “sex symbols” that captivated global audiences following her renowned films in the early 1990s, such as Basic Instinct and Casino. Afterward, she continued to defy age with her role in Casino, winning a Golden Globe and receiving an Academy Award nomination.
